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Design Senior Engineer

Kinston, NC

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Seniority
Senior
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Oct 2026

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Job Description:

Title: Design Senior Engineer

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.

Worksite location: Kinston, North Carolina

Duties: Support the production concessions of aircraft structure and will be responsible for the creation of quality solutions in a timely manner from a design point of view. Duties will include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with stress colleagues to provide solutions. Methods will include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements. Ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while adhering to the terms of the concession. Autonomously assesses design deviations or non-conformances for metallic, composite and hybrid structures align solutions for manufacturing to the aircraft definition. Ensure appropriate Airbus methods, processes and procedures are followed. Liaise with and support stakeholders such as Stress, Manufacturing, Quality and other Airbus departments as necessary to come up with optimum solutions and ensure Stress requirements are fully integrated. Develop and maintain component/aircraft familiarity, to ensure prompt response to build. Develop towards and maintain Technical Signature Delegation for nonconformances and concessions for primary and secondary aircraft structures (T200). Develop design answer and create a drawing pack to support T200 and T300 completion. Mentor and provide leadership to less experienced design engineers/designers. Effectively manage workflow for self and teammates. Guide and/or lead the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements. Apply extensive technical expertise and have full knowledge of other related disciplines. Key technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on major technical matters. Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in design/analysis with airframe structures. Experience must include: CATIA V5 and/or 3D Experience; design complex repair solutions for aircraft structures; interpret documentation techniques and procedures (e.g., SRM, NTM, AMM, CMM, IPCC); programming languages (e.g., Excel-VBA, python, javascript) for automating design and configuration control methods and processes; design tools for modeling repairs and modifications of aircraft parts.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration ------

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Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

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